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Security from A to Z: Antivirus

November 27, 2006 The lowdown on how antivirus software works and what it needs to do in the future. A section is a series on security basics. TAGS: antivirus software, malicious software, threat, antivirus, security, virus, PC

Bagle virus makes a return

January 27, 2005 The mass-mailing virus is starting to spread worldwide, antivirus firms have warned. TAGS: Bagle virus, Trend Micro Inc., antivirus company, threat, variant, virus, antivirus, e-mail address, Japan, U.S., software company, Symantec Corp., e-mail, PC

Cell phone virus tries leaping to PCs

September 22, 2005 A virus discovered Wednesday is among the first designed to spread from smart phones to PCs, says security firm F-Secure. TAGS: memory card, F-Secure Corp., worm, virus, threat, smart phone, mobile phone, trojan horse, PC, cell phone, security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

F-Secure: Low threat from mobile malware

September 27, 2007 Viruses targeting cell phones are on the increase but pose a much lower security danger than those aimed at PCs, says CEO. TAGS: Kimmo Alkio, malicious software, F-Secure Corp., threat, mobile phone, malware, CEO, virus, security, PC

Sophos: Cell phone virus claims are 'bonkers'

September 23, 2005 Trend Micro admits chances of infection are relatively low but says virus could be a forerunner of worse threats to come. TAGS: Sophos Plc., Trend Micro Inc., Graham Cluley, mobile phone, claim, threat, potential, infection, malware, virus, cell phone, antivirus, PC, Microsoft Windows

Expert: Cell phone virus threat is overblown

May 5, 2005 Instances of infected smart phones are almost nonexistent, according to a cell phone support exec. TAGS: handset, smart phone, virus, threat, cell phone, Symantec Corp., attack, security, operating system, PC

The A to Z of security

November 28, 2006 Got the Love Bug? Scared of spyware? Read this rundown on what's keeping techies awake at night. TAGS: hacking, threat, open source, security, Wi-Fi, virus, cell phone, spyware, password, Apple Macintosh, PC

Taking on rootkits with hardware

December 13, 2005 Travis Schluessler, an Intel security architect, explains how the chipmaker's labs plan to take on sophisticated threats. TAGS: rootkit, chip company, architect, threat, worm, Intel, virus, security, researcher, CPU, operating system, PC

2006: Year of the mobile malware

December 20, 2005 Mobile security threats are expected to rise threefold in 2006 as mobile devices become more prevalent, according to McAfee Avert Labs. TAGS: McAfee Inc., mobile device, phishing, smart phone, threat, malware, virus, security, PC

ZombieMeter keeps track of hacked PCs

May 27, 2005 System tracks the number of newly hacked PCs per hour and is designed to help identify Internet security threats. TAGS: CipherTrust Inc., zombie, Internet security, phishing, threat, virus, PC

For F-Secure, it's all about the safety net

June 4, 2007 Kimmo Alkio takes stock of the current state of hackers, attackers, dot-bank domains and mobile phone viruses. TAGS: Kimmo Alkio, distributed denial of service, emerging market, F-Secure Corp., threat, mobile phone, India, phishing, attack, virus, security, CEO, PC

Worms on the prowl, traveling via MSN Messenger

March 8, 2005 Antivirus companies have identified two new threats that use Microsoft's IM software to spread. TAGS: Aladdin Knowledge Systems, Kelvir worm, Akonix Systems, worm, IM, threat, MSN Messenger, MSN, F-Secure Corp., researcher, variant, attachment, P2P, vice president, virus, Microsoft Corp.

More Bagle, Mytob offshoots wriggle free

May 31, 2005 New variants are spreading, but won't pose a major threat if people remember to take usual precautions, security experts say. TAGS: MessageLabs Ltd., Bagle virus, variant, McAfee Inc., threat, e-mail, trojan horse, security, virus, PC
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